Diploma and Transcripts

Official Academic Records and Diploma Policy

The student's legal name shall appear on the official academic transcript.

The student's legal first name and middle initial shall appear on the diploma unless the student requests an alternate first name and middle name. Requests to display a first and middle name other than the student's legal name on the diploma must be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration at least 30 days prior to degree conferral. Students seeking to change their legal name in College records must submit a Change of Name Form and appropriate legal documentation to the Office of Records and Registration.

The student's legal last name will appear on the diploma in all cases.

Requests for replacement or duplicate diplomas must be submitted through the Office of Records and Registration. Official transcripts are available through the College's authorized transcript service.

Students must satisfy all outstanding financial obligations to the College before a diploma will be released. However, official transcripts will not be withheld except as permitted by applicable federal and New York State law.

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2026-2027 Updates

Clarified inclusion of middle initial for diplomas